Love Life (2020)

Watchseries; I really liked the concept of this. As a woman who dated in New York for over a decade until I found the right person (in LA), there are definitely a multitude of different situations and types of guys this could have covered to show how hard dating in NY can be. The first few episodes were great, but once it strayed from the original concept it just became a different slightly less interesting show. Where are all the terrible Tinder dates, or guy who turns out to be married, etc. So many missed story ops. On a side note Anna Kendrick's clothing in this is beautiful, but there's no way that character could afford most of it.

I really liked the concept of this. As a woman who dated in New York for over a decade until I found the right person (in LA), there are definitely a multitude of different situations and types of guys this could have covered to show how hard dating in NY can be. The first few episodes were great, but once it strayed from the original concept it just became a different slightly less interesting show. Where are all the terrible Tinder dates, or guy who turns out to be married, etc. So many missed story ops. On a side note Anna Kendrick's clothing in this is beautiful, but there's no way that character could afford most of it.

Love Life watchseries. First, the positives. The show's concept is a good one - each episode featuring a relationship, which could have been an interesting aspect. The production values are high - This does not feel in any way a 'cheap' sitcom. However in some ways these positives highlight the missed opportunities for this show.

The use of a narrator - even the brilliant Lesley Manville - makes it seem very dated. (Pushing Daisies did this over a decade ago with the similarly wonderful English actor Jim Dale.) The narration is used heavily in Love Life to explain the plot and character backgrounds at the expense of developing them naturally.

The supporting characters range from forgettable to mildly annoying, and everybody has those glamourous, interesting, well paid jobs that exist only in these types of show.

The biggest problem goes to the heart of the show itself. Because the partners will (literally) come and go, everything depends on the character of Darby. Unfortunately she is not really very funny, flawed to any degree, endearingly quirky or likely to provoke any strong feelings at all. It's hard to care about her, or whether or not she will end up with The One so I'm afraid Love Life, like the boyfriends, will sadly come and go.

I like rom com type shows and I love Anna Kendrick, so I enjoyed this show quite a bit. I enjoyed the different angle of this show where each episode is a relationship.

Anna excels as Darby in this show. I especially love the interactions between her and her bestie, Sarah. Great acting on both ladies part.

Each episode had me curious as to what was coming next.

Not sure whats with the hate from the Debbie downers. It had happy moments, sad moments, and moments that make you laugh. It's a romance type story, you just have to take it for what it is.

My only complaint is the end. I wish we'd see more of her and her person!

The pacing is off and there's some cringy jokes and storylines, but Anna Kendrick and her character's romantic journey provides a solid but flawed television series.

"Love Life" the new romance anthology from "HBO Max" is a little series that's entertaining as it tries to capture the present day journey and trials of love and life of one Darby(the good Anna Kendrick) a "NYC" millennial who as a single girl in the big city has fun as she explores the bedroom with different loves, as her relationships are fun yet messy. Really the series is a take on the highs and lows of life and love. Darby and her friends are still trying to figure out life and dreams, as Darby has somewhat had the cards stacked against her after being a child of divorced parents. She also struggles in the job world often changing jobs as much as boyfriends. Each episode moves forward following a new love in the life of Darby, as always love hurts as it's complex and tough. Still despite the relationship drama the series is fun, soul searching and entertaining.

This series follows the chronological love life of a 20-something in NYC, played by Anna Kendrick, with each episode focusing on a different relationship. It's entertaining enough, and luckily the episodes aren't too long (30 mins) but honestly it's nothing to write home about. It doesn't say anything particularly unique or thought-provoking about love, nor is it particularly funny. Though I've liked Anna Kendrick in other productions, personally she doesn't do it for me here. For a show that's entirely centered on its main character, the main character is kinda bland and a little annoying.